Central Elementary School

780 W Washington
Stephenville, TX 76401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
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White
49%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
422 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Central Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Stephenville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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